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Cub Scout Parent Guide Welcome to the Adventure of Cub Scouts Den and Pack Information Cub Scout Parent Guide Welcome to the Adventure of Cub Scouts Den and Pack Information: My Scout is in Pack: Pack meeting location: Pack meeting dates: Pack meeting time: Den meeting location: Den meeting dates: Den meeting time: Den and Pack Leaders: Den Leader: Phone number: Email: Cubmaster: Phone number: Email: What Is Cub Scouting? Scouting Is Family Oriented • Activities are intended for the whole family and families are always welcome at all Scouting activities! • Parents can work with their Scout on advancement requirements. The Cub Scout Den • Your child is a member of a Cub Scout Den. Dens include boys or girls from the same grade. • Dens typically meet 2-3 times per month, twice for regular den meetings and once for the Pack meeting. • Dens are led by a registered and trained Den Leader (usually a parent). • Den Leaders are helped by an Assistant Den Leader (usually a parent). • Den meetings involve learning, games, crafts, songs, and lots of FUN! The Cub Scout Pack • Your child is a member of a Cub Scout Pack (all Dens combined). • Packs meet once a month—all Cub Scout families are invited to attend. • The Pack meeting is led by the Pack’s Cubmaster (usually a parent). • The Pack meeting is the highlight of the month’s Den meetings and activities. • Pack meetings are designed to be fun and usually involve games, songs, skits, ceremonies, and presentations of awards. The Pack Committee • The Pack is run by a committee of volunteer parents. • The Pack committee is made up of positions like Secretary/Treasurer, Advancement Coordinator, Outdoor Activities Chair, Membership Chair, etc. • The Pack Committee is led by the Pack Committee Chair. • The committee helps plan the event calendar and coordinates resources. • The committee selects, trains, and recognizes leaders, keeps records, manages finances, secures meeting places, orders awards, and maintains Pack’s equipment. The Chartering Organization The Pack is “owned” by a Chartering Organization (CO), usually a religious organization, service club, or other organization interested in helping youth. The CO approves leaders, provides a meeting place, and operates the Pack according to their own guidelines and the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America. Hawkeye Area Council Responsible for delivering the Scouting program in 7 counties in East Central Iowa. District A geographic area within the Council territory. We have 3 districts in the council, Old Capitol Valley, Red Cedar, and Three Rivers. Benefits of Cub Scouting Cub Scouting is Fun Youth join Cub Scouts because they want to have fun and this means more than just having a good time. “Fun” is the satisfaction they get from meeting challenges, making friends, feeling good about themselves, and feeling that they are important to other people. Cub Scouting Teaches Leadership Youth learn leadership traits such as: Keeping their word, being fair to all, being a good communicator, being flexible, being organized, delegation, and setting a good example. Aims of Cub Scouting The aims of Scouting is to develop character, citizenship training, and encourage fitness – physically, mentally, and morally. Cub Scouting Strengthens Families Family is an important influence on today’s youth. Scouting believes in involving the whole family in the training of youth. Cub Scouting provides opportunities for family members to work and play together, to have fun together, and to get to know each other a little better. Cub Scouting Creates Fellowship Youth like to be accepted as part of a group. In Cub Scouting, they belong to a small group called a Den and a larger group called a Pack where they take part in interesting and meaningful activities with their friends. Cub Scouting Promotes Diversity In Cub Scouting, youth learn to interact in a group that includes people of various ethnicities, income levels, religions, and levels of physical abilities. Cub Scouting Provides a Year-Round Program Cub Scouting has no specific “season” - it’s a year- round program. While Summer Pack activities may be informal, there are still many activities that Cub Scouts may do outdoors. Cub Scouting is a Positive Place Scouting provides your child with a positive atmosphere and peer group where they can feel emotionally secure and can find support. Cub Scouting Provides Adventure Cub Scouting helps fulfill a child’s desire for adventure and allows him/her to use their imagination during skits, games, field trips, service projects, and outdoor activities. Cub Scouting Helps Youth Develop Interests and Skills In Cub Scouting, youth participate in a broad array of activities. Cub Scouts develop ability and dexterity, they learn to use tools and follow directions. They learn about subjects such as conservation, safety, physical fitness, community awareness, sports, and academic subjects. How Can You Help? The most important help you, as a parent, can give your Cub Scout is to work with advancement activities. The handbook is full of activities you will enjoy doing together. When an activity or project is completed, you can sign their book to verify that your Scout has done their best. You can also attend the monthly pack meeting, so you can celebrate your Scouts achievement. Your role as a parent is the secret to success of the Cub Scouting program! Successful dens and packs also rely on parent participation. Both the den and pack operate through volunteer leadership. Scouting volunteers exemplify Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering you are also giving your Scout the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? Here are some ways you could volunteer: Den leader. Leads the den at den and pack meetings. Cubmaster. Works closely with the pack committee to plan and carry out the annual program. Attending the monthly committee meeting. Emcees the monthly pack meeting. The Pack Committee. Meets monthly to plan and carry out the annual program. Pack committee members fill a variety of positions to support the annual program of the pack. Some pack committee positions include: Committee chair, Advancement chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Pack Trainer. All parents are invited to participate on the pack committee as parent helpers. Parent Helpers Parent helpers assist with short- term projects in the den or pack. This might be coordinating pack events, fundraisers, service projects, field trips or outings. Time With Your Child Time Well Spent! Special Cub Scout Activities Cub Scout Family Camporee September 21-22, 2019 Cub Scout families are invited to come spend the weekend enjoying Scouting activities. Events include: shooting sports, games, crafts, hikes, climbing tower, campfire and spending quality time with family. Scouting for Food – November 9, 2019 This is an annual nation-wide food drive where Scouts collect food for local food banks and pantries. Held in the fall, this is just one way that Scouting gives back to the community. Day Camp This is a 4-day summertime activity that is held in each District. Activities include crafts, games, nature, shooting sports, advancement, and FUN! Resident and Family Camp A great camping experience for Scouts. Special activities include shooting sports, hiking, crafts, and campfire programs. Pinewood Derby Scouts and Parent(s) work together to build a gravity powered miniature car from a special kit. Most Packs conduct races annually. Cedar Rapids Kernels Scout Night Come cheer on the Cedar Rapids Kernels while they play America’s pastime. Enjoy the game, then stick around to watch a movie on the big screen and spend the night sleeping on the field! Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Scout Night Spend time with other Scouts skating on the ice, touring the locker rooms, and cheering on the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. Blue & Gold Banquet This is a birthday party for Cub Scouting held by your Pack, usually in February to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America’s Birthday (February 8, 1910). Most Packs hold some type of dinner/potluck, and a special program or entertainment. Boys’ Life Magazine A magazine for Scouts and adults. Boys’ Life has interesting features on Scouting, sports, hobbies, magic, science, and U.S. history. There are also jokes, comics, and short stories. Special subscription rate for all Scouts is $12 per year — that’s $1 an issue! Visit www.HawkeyeBSA.org for information on these and other exciting events! The Advancement Plan The outline for each program level ensures the completion of each rank in a timely manner. Some requirements must be completed at home with a parent/guardian. Lion (Kindergarten or age 5) The newest BSA program—Lions. We’re answering the call for after- school adventures for kindergarten-age youth that are fun while also encouraging character development. Bobcat After kindergarten all Scouts, regardless of age, earn the Bobcat badge first, by learning the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Handshake, Cub Scout Motto, and Cub Scout Salute. After receiving the Bobcat badge, the Scouts work on requirements based on their grade level. Tiger (First Grade or age 7) The Tiger program is for youth who have completed kindergarten (or age 7) and their Adult Partners. There are six Tiger required adventures and one Tiger elective adventure. These requirements consist of exciting, age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities. Wolf (Second Grade or age 8) A Cub Scout who has completed First Grade (or is age 8) works to complete six Wolf required adventures and one Wolf elective adventure to earn the Wolf badge. After the Wolf badge is earned, the Scout may work on the remaining elective adventures until he/she is old enough to begin work on the next rank. Bear (Third Grade or age 9) A Cub Scout who has completed the Second Grade (or is age 9) works to complete six Bear required adventures and one Bear elective adventure to earn the Bear Badge.
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